It feels like RAGE 2 hasn't exactly set the gaming world on fire, but it is starting to sound a little more interesting than we first thought. The title, being co-developed by id Software and Avalanche Studios, is Game Informer's latest cover story, and in the above video, several of the publication's staff discuss the game's improvisational combat.
In addition to some standard and more unusual weapons, your character also has access to several special abilities that can complement each other in interesting ways. Shatter is basically an exaggerated melee attack that sends enemies flying, and you can also perform a ground slam that sends baddies into the air. You can send out a barrier that's impervious to enemy fire and will also kill any threats who pass through it, and the Vortex grenade sucks bad guys and objects towards it, black hole style. It seems that by combining these abilities with each other, as well as your weapons, you'll be able to pull off some pretty creative kills.
It's likened to Bulletstorm, in that it encourages experimentation and fun when you're up against a group of thugs. Another game thrown into the mix is DOOM, because there's a need to keep moving using various dodges and jumps in order to stay alive. It sounds like it could be highly entertaining -- whether or not the open world itself will hold our attention is another thing.
We'll obviously have to wait and see, but what do you think of RAGE 2 so far? Are you excited to give it a shot in May? Shoot to thrill in the comments below.
[source youtube.com, via gameinformer.com]
Comments 14
I never got around to playing the original but heard good things. May try to pick it up cheap and give it a go
I've not played the original but this does look like fun, a bit of chewing gum for the brain
Does look good. Good chance I'll get it, but I'm sure its open world nature will also be its downfall.
@kyleforrester87 I like the sound of it but the open world puts me off a bit too.
Rage 2 looks exceptional.
I quite enjoyed the original which was quite the looker for its time, 60fps and all. This looks interesting as well I have to say.
The original is a bit average but this game looks fun, also I heard its 60 fps on ps4 pro which is impressive since this game is an open world game.
Yeah very much interested, not sure if I'll get it day one yet though.
@Quintumply but nobody is forcing you to buy this game.i love open world games.word up son
Just bought the original and metro redux from amazon
Me being a massive Doom fan has no problem with this game being similar to Doom.
I did play the original, and I remember enjoying the gameplay quite a lot, it was fast and fun, but I don't seem to remember the story at all, which is never a good sign
keen for this, playing through DOOM atm
Is it just me or do we need a Resistance. 😁
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